KGE
Kagau Island
Solomon Islands
14,093 km
8,757 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,093 km
8,757 mi / 7,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

KGE KGL
Airport Name Kagau Island Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KGE KGL
ICAO Code AGKG HRYR
City Kagau Island Kigali
Country Solomon Islands Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -7.330000, 157.580000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kagau Island (KGE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kagau Island Airport (KGE) in Kagau Island, Solomon Islands to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,093 kilometers (8,757 miles / 7,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Solomon Islands with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:33 in Kagau Island, it's 18:33 in Kigali. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kagau Island Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kagau Island (KGE) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kagau Island Airport (KGE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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